The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the Community Connect Grant Program to improve connectivity in rural and economically challenged communities without broadband service. The grant aims to deploy high-speed internet to critical facilities, residents, and businesses, build or expand community centers, and provide free internet access to residents. It ensures rural areas have access to the same quality broadband services as urban areas. Applications are accepted competitively, aiming to serve all eligible rural locations by the Broadband Grant Speed. The closing date for applications is June 17, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283149
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRUS-CC-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Connect Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.863 — Community Connect Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,740,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | The Community-Oriented Connectivity Broadband Grant Program (Community Connect Grant Program) is designed to provide financial assistance to provide service at the Broadband Grant Speed in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service does not currently exist. Grant funds may be used to: (1) deploy service at the Broadband Grant Speed to critical community facilities, rural residents, and rural businesses, (2) construct, acquire, or expand a community center, and (3) equip a community center that provides free access to service at the Broadband Grant Speed to community residents for at least two years. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for entities to serve all premises in eligible rural areas at the Broadband Grant Speed to ensure rural consumers enjoy the same quality and range of broadband services as are available in urban and suburban communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Connect Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Scott Steiner
Engineering Branch Chief Phone 2027200800 Email:scott.steiner@wdc.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Scott Steiner Engineering Branch Chief Phone 2027200800 Email: scott.steiner@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.863 | PKG00222929 | Apr 18, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283149 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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